Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,226, James Forbush, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Forbrugh, James Eunice
NUMBER
W.24.226.
CONTENTS

5.313
New Hampshire Concord C Eunice Forbush, dec d widow of James Forbush who died on the in 1826, or 27 of in the State of who was a ser t drum t in the commanded by Captain Corpora ls of the commanded by in the Revolution line for 2 mo s 10 days. drum t & corp s 8 " 16 " private
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 37. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 11 th day of March, 1831. & ending 15 th July 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of February 1835. and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of N. D. Stevens Semi-annual allowance ending Concord
N. H.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Book
Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 337

1855, March 14 th
New certificate issued payable to Moses Jackson Adm r and sent to
P. Agent } V. D. Stevens Notified } Concord N.H.

Certificate of marriage and affidavit of Henry Jackson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
Aug 2 d 1854.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of James Furbush is borne on roll of Capt. Simon Hunt's Comp. Col. Eleazer Brooks Regt. Called down to the fortifying the heights at Dorchester, from March 4 th 1776 6 days, as Drummer from Acton. Also on pay roll of Capt. George Minot's Comp. Col. Bullard's Regt. from Aug 16. to Nov. 30. 1777 3 Mos. 14 days as private.
607 314 Also on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Hould's Comp. Col. John Jacobs Regt. N. Island Service from Sept. 15. to Nov. 15. 1779. 2 Mos. 4 days, as Corp.
4 2 Also on pay roll of the six Mos. men from Acton employed in the Continental Service from Jan'y 15. to Dec. 6. 1780. 5 Mos. 2 days.
5 Also on descriptive list Age 22. Height 5. 10. Comp. Sight. Arrived at Springfield Jan'y 15. 1780. from Acton. Also on descriptive list of 3 years men, Age 22. Height 5. 10. Complex. Light. Blue Eyes, from Acton.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "E. M. Wright".
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of New Hampshire
Coos County SS On this seventeenth day of July AD 1854 personally appeared before me at a Special term of the Court of Probate this day sitting at Stark in and for the County of Coos aforesaid, Lucy Jackson of said Stark in the state & county above written aged fifty six years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath in open court make the following declaration in order to obtain in the right of her mother Eunice Forbush widow of James Forbush deceased the benefit of the provision of the Act of July 4 th 1836. That her mother, Eunice Forbush, was the widow of James Forbush who was a soldier in the war of Revolution; that he was a native of the town of Acton in the state of Massachusetts; that he was a man about six feet in height, with a light fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair and on the day of his death was sixty nine years old and some months, and days. and but how many she is unable to state, that he enlisted into service from said town of Acton in the year 1776 and served a short time as a drummer in Capt Hunt's Company;

That he again enlisted from said Acton in 1779 and served in Capt Healds Company who also blunzed to said Acton, In this term of service he held the office of corporal, that he again enlisted or went into service from said said Acton in 1780 and served six month or there abouts, that he was out in the year 1781 but the length of service she is unable to state with accuracy but believes he served till the close of the war that her Mothers name before marriage was Eunice Brown and that she was a native of Concord Mass, that the said Eunice Brown and James Forbush were according to family tradition married in said Concord in the year 1775 but the month and day she is unable to state, that her father the said James Forbush died in the town of Dunmer N.H. in the year 1826 or 7 at the house of her brother Daniel Forbush leaving the said Eunice his widow, and that she died in said town of Stark on the fifteenth day of July in the year 1837 and according to the best of her knowledge and belief the said Daniel Forbush and herself are the only surviving children of the said Eunice Forbush, that she is the eleventh child and that her Mother had the following named children by her father the said James Forbush to wit Eunice & Polly twins, Betsey, James, Louisa, Rosanna,

Daniel, Almira, Patty, Anna, Lucy and Chebar all of whom she knows to have died except Almira and Chebar who have not been heard from for many years and she does not know where they last resided, that she has taken much pains to obtain information of them but without success and she believes them close to be dead, that there is no family record now in existence and that her parents afore- said did not keep a record of the births & deaths of their family, that the afore mentioned chil- dren were born in order of time as they are written above and she believes are all dead except the said Daniel and Lucy, that her said Mother was married to the said James Forbush before his last term of service in said war to wit in the year 1775 and that she remained a widow till her death
(No 3) Lucy Jackson
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year first before written, before me
James M. Wells Judge of the Court of Probate for Essex County, N.H.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, August 2 d 1854,
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Nathan Brooks was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Middlesex ss. Town Clerk's Office July 31 1854.
"The intention of marriage between James Forbush of Acton and Eunice Brown of Concord was entered October ye twenty fifth seventeen hundred and seventy five".
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record of said Town of Acton with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible character and figures as follows "October ye 25 th 1775"
Daniel Wetmore Lee Town Clerk of Acton. Daniel Wetmore Lee do hereby say that I held the office of Town Clerk of said Acton and that the above is a true extract from said record with the exception as above certified by me: and that no record of the marriage of said parties appears on the records of said Town of Acton.
(No 1) Daniel Wetmore Lee Town Clerk of Acton. Subscribed & sworn to before me on the day & year above written Nathan Brooks Justice of the Peace

Pay  WIDOW, &c.  pay
File No. 24226
Emmie Fenbush Wife of James Fenbush Cooper. Penn.
Act July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. A , Page 249
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Eunice Furbank widow of James New Hampshire Act July 4, 1836
Marriage October 25, 1825 James died in 1826 or 1827 Eunice died July 15, 1837
Allowed for
2 mos 10 da as Dower & Cash 8 - 16 Present
Making $37.00 a year commencing March 4, 1837
ending July 15, 1837
Legally payable to Moses Jackson James Furbank adwd. for the use of
Deborah Furbank a very sickly old lady children 1 to be sent to
L. D. Stevens Esq Concord N.H.

State of New Hampshire County of Coos. ss.
I John W Barney Register of the Court of Probate for the State and County aforesaid do hereby certify that Satisfactory evidence, to wit the affidavits of Aaron Jackson and Elvira Cole residents of the town of Stark in said County, has been exhibited to said Court that Eunice Forbush, widow of James Forbush, died in said town of Stark on the fifteenth day of July in the year 1837; that she left two children only, who still survive and whose names are Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson. In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 2 o day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
J. W. Barney Register

No 8083.
Eunice Hurstark, deceased widow of James N. H.
Let. L. D. Stevens, Aug 1,
To same Sept. 11/54
same Sep 29/1854
same Oct. 24/54
same Nov. 8/54
P. Mart. Coos Nov. 8/54
same Mother Nov. 8/54
same Nov. 24/54
Oct. July 27/1856
Let. to same Mother Dec. 2/54
Let. to L. D. Stevens Jan. 12/55

I James H. Horn a resident of the Town of Milan in the county of Coos and state of New Hampshire certify & say that I was well acquainted with James Forbush the husband of Eunice Forbush from the year 1810 to the time of his Death and have heard him say that he was a resident of the Town of Acton Mass. at the time of the Revolution and came from there to Stark.
I further state that I have no Interest in the claim of Eunice Forbush for Pension.
James H. Horn Subscribed and sworn to on this twenty fifth day of January 1864 and I Certify that said James H. Horn is known to me and is a credible witness
Before me Elna H. Justice of the Peace

Letter to Stearns, —
Certificate of membership not according to rule signed by Register, not by the Judge. — affidavits of the witnesses must be forwarded. —
Letter to Port Master at Stark, Coos County O. H. Enquiry for Aaron Jackson a resident of that town as to his character generally, & his family, who was his wife, Has he children & if so who are they? —
The case is not made out, that the Gable that was the husband of Emma was from Astoria. —

Boston Dec 12 / 54
Mr. Waldo Sir I do certify to that Certificate resigned by me once sworn to before John M. Miles on the night of October once it is correct so far as I understand the Records I have been absent or I should have wrote home
Yours with Respect
Daniel Motherbee Your Clerk

State of New Hampshire,
Secretary's Office, Concord,
Sept. 6, 1854.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations, Erna Worne, John Massune and Benjamin Whitemore were Justices of the Peace for the county of Coos —
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley
Secretary of State.

We Daniel Forbush of Summer and Lucy Jackson of Stark in the County of Coos State of New Hampshire testify and say, that we are the only children of James Forbush late of Summer deceased and of his wife Eunice also deceased: that our father the said James as he always told us was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and was then a resident of the town of Acton in the State of Mass: that we have always understood and our parents have told us that our father the said James Forbush was but seventeen years of age when he was married to the said Eunice Forbush our mother
(No 1) Daniel Forbush (No 1) Lucy Jackson
See also Betsy Forbush's aff.
Subscribed & sworn to on this twenty ninth day of August 1854
Before me Ezra Horn Justice of the Peace (No 3)

Daniel Forbush Lucy Jackson Philip Grafton Francis Grafton and Aaron Jackson

We Philip Grapes & Frances Grapes residents of Calabrook in the County of Coos & State of New Hampshire depose & say that we were well acquainted with James Forbush late of Danvers deceased that he was about five feet ten inches in height with light com- plexion, light hair & blue eyes and his occupation was that of a husbandman. That he died on the 20 th day of March 1827: that he left a widow whose name was Eunice now deceased: that she left two chil- dren only who still survive, to wit: Daniel Forbush and Sarah Johnson: that we always understood & believed that said James Forbush was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and was at that time a resident of Acton Mass— We are not positive to the day but on or near the day above written (No 1) Philip Grapes (No 2) Francis Grapes
Subscribed and sworn to on this twenty eighth day of August 1854: & I certify that said Philip & Francis Grapes are known to me and are credible witnesses.
Before me Bangs Whittman Justice of the Peace (No 1)

I Aaron Jackson a resident of the town of
Stark in the county of Coos & State of New Hampshire aged sixty three years depose and say that I was well acquainted with James Forbush late of Dummer in said County deceased and his wife Eunice Forbush that the said James was a man of about five feet ten inches in height with a light complexion light hair and blue eyes and that his occupation was that of a husbandman that I always understood and fully believe that he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and during that time was a resident of Acton Mass: that said James Forbush died in said Dummer leaving a widow whose name was Eunice that said Eunice died in Stark on or about the 14. day of July 1837. and that her funeral services were at my house and I preached her funeral sermon that she left two children to wit Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson who still survive & are the only surviving children of the said James and Eunice Forbush & so far as I know
(For Eunice Forbush No 1)      Aaron Jackson (No 2)
Subscribed and sworn to this 30. day of August 1854 and I certify that said Aaron Jackson is known to me and is a credible witness
Before me John Massue Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire,
Secretary's Office, Concord,
July 28. 1854
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations James H. Johnson was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Grafton; William Lovejoy, James H. Worn and Samuel H. Mathes were Justices of the Peace for the county of Coos in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.—
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

I, William Lovejoy of Danmer, in the County of Coos, State of New Hampshire testify and say that I was well acquainted with James Forbush late of said Danmer deceased: that he died in said Danmer in the year 1827 at the house of his son Daniel Forbush on or about the Twentyth day of March that I was present at his funeral and know that he died at the time above specified: that I have no interest in the claim of the children of said Forbush for pension. Wm Lovejoy. (M o )
Subscribed & sworn to on this Eight  sixth day of July in the year 1857: and I certify that said affiant is personally known to me & is a credible witness Before me, Samuel L. Kittredge, Jus. of the Peace

Aaron Jackson's aft Feb. 4, 1857
William Looijer Mans Jackson Dannie Forbush Lucy Jackson Elvina Cole Betsey Forbush Philip Groves Francis Groves & Aaron Jackson

I Moses Jackson of Stark in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire aged 50 years May 1. 1850 depose and say that I hold the office of first selectman for said Town of Stark for the year 1850 and that the books of said Town kept by the Selectmen are now in my possession and that I find upon said books records of which I certify the following are true extracts "Paid Clark M. Farland, in advance, five dollars in part for support of Eunice Furbush for 1837 — $ 5.00 Stark July 7 th 1837"
"Stark Dec. 19 th 1837"
Paid Clark M. Farland twenty five dollars and eighty eight cents in full for support of Eunice Furbush, including extra nursing and funeral expenses — $ 25.88
Paid Samuel Stone two dollars for making coffin for Eunice Furbush $ 2.00 "
The dates of the above payments are expressed in fair legible letters and figures, first, "July Seventh eighteen hundred and thirty seven" second "December Nineteenth eighteen hundred and thirty seven" —
Moses Jackson
(In signum of Moses Jackson)
State of New Hampshire County of Coos } ss. Stark Oct. 30. 1850 Then personally appeared before me Moses Jackson the subscriber of the above certificate and made solemn to the truth of the same, Before me William Lacey.
(No 3)
Just. Peace

I James M. Rice, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Coos, State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that William Lovejoy is a Justice of Peace, within and for said County as within and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this first day of November A.D. 1857.
James M. Rice Clerk.

This certifies that Eunice Forbush the wife of James Forbush formerly of Dunsmore N.H. Lees County. Mother of Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson the wife of Moses Jackson of Stark Died on the fifteenth day of July 1837
(No 2) Daniel Forbush
(No 2) Lucy Jackson
Elvira Cole
Betsey Forbush
Co. 42 Summer Jan. 19 1951
Personally appearing the above named Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson and others made oath that the above certificate by them subscribed is true. Before me (No 4) William Lacey justice of the Peace

Wee Phillip Grapes and Francis Grapes of Colebrook in the County of Coos state of New Hampshire certify and say that wee was well acquainted with James Forbush late of said Dummer deceased that he died in said Dummer in the year 1827 at the house of his son Daniel Forbush on or about the Twentieth day of March That wee was present at his funeral and know that he died at the time above specified that wee have no interest in the claim of the children of said Forbush for Pension (M o 2) Philip Grapes (M o 3) Francis Grapes
Subscribed and sworn to on this fourteenth day of July in the year 1854 and I certify that said affiants is personally known to me and are credible witnesses.
Before me James H. Hovey Jus. of the Peace

Aaron Jackson of Stark in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that Eunice Furbush widow of James Furbush decd, died in said Stark on the fifteenth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, that her funeral services were had at my house in said Stark, and that I preached the funeral sermon, and that the said James Furbush abovd. died in Dummer at the House of his son Daniel Furbush about 24 years ago - that the only children of said James and Eunice known to me to be living are said Daniel Furbush of Dummer Ct. H. and Lucy Jackson of Stark aforesaid - Aaron Jackson (No 2)
State of New Hampshire County of Coos ss. July 4, 1857 Then personally appeared Aaron Jackson the subscriber of the above affidavit and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
James H. Johnson, Jus. Peace

Acton Nov 30/84
Mr. Weldosier I received a line from you last evening inquiring about James Forbush I find by the records I have of this Town that James Forbush was Born in Acton June 8th 1758 or January 8th 1758 I am not positive whether it is June or January Also there is a Record of intention of Marriage of James Forbush of Acton dated October 25 1775
Yours with Respect
Daniel D. D. D. D. Town Clerk of Acton Middlesex Co Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, October 17 th 1854
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation John M. Miles was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Sleeper Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Massachusetts County of Middlesex ss.
Town Clerk's Office Acton Ms. Oct 6 th 1857.
I Daniel Wetherbee depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of said town of Acton and the records of said town are in my possession: that I have examined said records and can find but one man by the name of James Forbush who resided in said Acton during the Revolutionary War capable of bearing arms:
(No 2) Daniel Wetherbee Town Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to on this six th day of October 6 A.D. 1857 before me
John N. Miles, Justice of the Peace

Confidential
Concord N.H. Aug. 5. 1855.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your confidential letter of the 2 nd inst. relative to the claim of Eunice Forbush, widow of James, for pension under the Act of July 4 1836.
In the first place, permit me to express my gratitude for the confidence which you have been pleased to repose in me by communicating so fully the suspicions which the appearance of the evidence in support of this claim, has awakened.
All the parties mentioned in your letter reside at the distance of about one hundred miles from this city and I have never seen any of them or known any thing of their character for truth and honesty. This case, with several others, was placed in my hands for prosecution by John Bedel Esq. late of Bath N.H. on his appointment to a clerkship in the office of the 2 nd Comptroller of the U.S. Treasury. I made

no particular examination of the papers which were in my hands until some time in the month of June last, when Moses Jackson, husband of Lucy Jackson, one of the claimants, sent a request to me through the representative of his town in our State Legislature that I would proceed with the prosecution of the claim. Some three or four affidavits were taken while Mr. Bedel had charge of the case, but all the remainder of the evidence has been taken since the papers passed into my hands.
Moses Jackson has procured and forwarded to me the evidence under my direction and all that I have done has been done by correspondence with said Jackson.
In some instances I have written out affidavits so far as I could from the knowledge derived from the papers and letters in my possession, and have sent them to Jackson in order to aid the Magistrate in writing the affidavits in proper form.
When I applied to the Court of Probate for the County of Coos, I sent a certificate written

in such form as to comply with the rules of your office dated June 1. 1853, and the Register used my form instead of writing out a certificate himself.
This will explain why these papers appear in my hand writing.
I think Mr. Bedel is acquainted with said Moses Jackson & perhaps the other parties, and I would suggest that you call on him to give you his knowledge of the character of these persons; or if you think it more proper I will write to Mr. Bedel & request him to call upon you.
There had no suspicion that there was any thing wrong in the preparation of the evidence in this case and I cannot but think that the papers will yet be found all right.
Any aid, however, which it is in my power to render you in ascertaining satisfactorily whether the existing suspicions are well founded or not, I shall most

willingly render.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t
L. D. Stevens
Hon L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.
1891 3 12 7 20

Letter according to July 2, 1874 in my private correspondence J. M. Waldo

Sir Concord N.H. Dec 27 1857
I beg leave to call your attention once more to the claim of Eunice Forbush , widow of James, for pension under the Act of July 4 1836.
In your letter of Nov 8 th 1857 you requested me to forward a Certificate from the Judge of Probate for the County of Coos, of the precise date of the death of the said Eunice; adding that "as soon as a new certificate is submitted it will be promptly considered"
On the 9 th inst I addressed you a letter inquiring whether my letter of Nov 20 1857 had been received but as yet I have received no answer to either of said letters.
Be pleased to write me in answer to the same if they have been received; & if not received, please notify me of the fact
Very Respectfully Yours Ob ly Serv t L D Stevens

Concord N.H. Dec. 9 th 1857.
Sir,
In your letter of Nov 8 th 1857 you request that a new certificate of the death of Eunice Forbush widow of James, who has made application for pension under the Act of July 4 th 1836, should be forwarded. On the 20 th of November last past, I forwarded an additional certificate as required; but as I have not heard from you relative to the same, I fear it may not have reached you.
Be pleased to inform me if said Certificate has been received
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt C. D. Stevens

Concord N.H. Nov. 20, 1857
Sir,
I herewith forward further evidence in support of the claim of Eunice Forbush widow of James for pension under the Act of 1838 such as was suggested by your letter of the
Very Respectfully Dear Sir
L. D. Stevens
Hon L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. Nov. 3 d 1854.
Sir,
Herewith I forward additional evidence in support of the claim of Eunice Forbush widow of James for pension under the Act of July 4 th 1836.
This evidence is in accordance to the requirements of your letter of Oct. 24 th 1852.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t A. D. Stevens.

Concord N.H. Oct. 19 1854.
Sir,
Herewith I transmit additional evidence in support of the claim of Eunice Forbush widow of James Forbush under the Act of July 4 th 1836; called for by your letter of the 29 th ultimo.
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt L. D. Stevens.

Concord N.H. Sept. 25- 1857
Sir, There with for word your additional evidence in support of the claim of Eunice Forbush widow of James for pension under the Act of July 4 1836 as required by your letter of Sept 11. 1857. The official character of the two Justices of the Peace has already been duly certified in this case
Very Respectfully Your Offt Servt
L. D. Stevens-

Concord N.H. Aug 3 d 1854
Sir.
Herewith I forward the application of Lucy Jackson in right of her mother Eunice Forbush Widow of James Forbush for pension under the Act of July 1836.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt.
L. D. Stevens.

Concord N.H. Sept. 6. 1857
Sir
I herewith forward additional evidence in support of the claim of Eunice Forbush deceased widow of James Forbush for pension under the Act of July 4. 1836. as suggested in your letter of July 11. 1857.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t A. D. Stevens.

Eunice of Turbath Evidence of Death Nov 1884

State of New Hampshire County of Coos ss.
James W. Williams Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Coos aforesaid, do hereby certify that Satisfac- tory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, to wit, the affidavits of Aaron Jackson and Elvira Cole which are hereto annexed, that Eunice Forbush, widow of James Forbush, died in the town of Stark, in said County, on the fifteenth day of July A.D. 1837: that she left two chil- dren who still survive and who are her only surviving children, to wit; Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said Court to be affixed this eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty, for.
James W. Williams Judge of the Court of Probate for the said County of Coos.

I Elvira Cole of Stark in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire testify and say that Eunice Forbush widow of James Forbush died in said town of Stark on the fifteenth day of July 1837: that she left two children only, who still sur- vive and whose names are Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson: Elvira Cole
Subscribed and sworn to on this thirtyfirst day of October 1857 Before me Ezra Horn Justice of the Peace
Elvira Cole Stark Coos N.H.

I Aaron Jackson of Stark in the County of Coos State of New Hampshire depose & say that Eunice Forbush, widow of James Forbush died in said town of Stark on the fifteenth day of July 1837: that her funeral services were had at my house in said Stark & that I preached the funeral sermon; that the said Eunice Forbush left two children only, who still survive and whose names are Daniel Forbush and Lucy Jackson. As all so far as I know. Aaron Jackson
Subscribed & sworn to on this second day of November 1854.
Before me Moses Jackson - Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
January 27, 1853.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation John Woodgdon was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Coos in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.-
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.-
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

I Aaron Potter a Resident of the Town of Stark in the County of Coos & State of New Hampshire certify to say that I was well acquainted with James Forbush the Husband of Eunice Forbush from the year 1812 to the time of his death and have often heard stated that he was a resident of the Town of Acton Me. at the time of the Revolution and came from Acton to Stark
I further state that the said James Forbush showed me a scar of the wound on one of his legs that he received in the service I further state that I have no interest in the claim of Eunice Forbush for Pension
Aaron Potter
Subscribed and sworn to on this twenty fourth day of January 1855 and I certify that said Aaron Potter is known to me and is a credible witness and has been a Justice of the Peace for twenty years
Before me John Hodgson Justice of the Peace

William Lovejoy Aaron Jackson Elaine Cole

I William Lovejoy a resident of the town of Dunmer in the County of Coos State of New Hampshire certify and say that I am fifty seven years of age and that I was well acquainted with James Furbush late of said Dunmer deceased husband of Eunice Furbush of said Dunmer also deceased; that said James Furbush was five feet & ten inches in height with a light complexion light hair and blue Eyes and that he died in said Dunmer on or about the 20th day of March in the year 1827: that said Furbush left a widow whose name was Eunice: that said Eunice died in the year 1837: that she left the following children to wit Lucy Jackson & Daniel Furbush who still survive and are the only surviving children that I know are still living of the said James & Eunice Furbush that I have always understood and have no doubt that James Furbush was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and at that time resided in Newton, Massachusetts (No 2) Wm. Lovejoy.
Subscribed & sworn on this 29th day of August 1854 I certify that the said Wm Lovejoy is known to me & is a credible witness before me Ezra, Hove Justice of the Peace

Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, January 15, 1855.
Hon. S. P. Waldo Comr. of Pensions, Sir:
In compliance with your request at our interview on the 12 th Inst., upon the subject of the papers in the case of the Heirs of Eunice Furbush, dec d , I would cheerfully certify that the first steps in this case were taken by myself at the instance of one Alexander McIntire, a grandson of said Eunice, for whom I drafted an application to the Leg l . of Mass. for evidence of the Revolutionary services of his grandfather James Furbush, but upon Mr. McIntire's being informed that whatever might be due on account of his grandfather's services would go to the living children only and not to the grandchildren, he abandoned the matter. I afterwards went to the residence of Moses Jackson, of Stark, N.H., who married a daughter of Mr. Furbush for the purpose of ascertaining the dates of the marriage and deaths of James Furbush and his widow. I wrote the affidavit of said Moses Jackson then 1 st Selectman of the Town of Stark relative to the records in his possession, and he signed it in my presence. He made oath to the same before William Lovejoy, Esq r . a Justice of the Peace for the County of Coos, who subscribed his name in my presence, these signatures I know/vermuth ly to be genuine. The affidavit of Aaron Jackson was written by myself in Col. Hibbard's office at Bath, where I was a law student and subsequent partner from Nov. 1843 till I came to Washington in 1853, the affidavit was dictated and signed by said Aaron Jackson in the presence of myself and Col. Johnson and sworn to before Col. Jas. H. Johnson.

a Justice of the Peace for the County of Grafton and through out the State, who subscribed it in my presence, these signatures I personally know to be genuine. Col. Johnson was the representative in Congress from Bath N.H. for the four years previous to Col. Kibbards election in March 1849. I was unable to find record evidence relative to the date of the marriage in this case until after I was appointed here, this accounts for the claim not being presented by me.
I am personally acquainted with Moses Jackson, Aaron Jackson & William Sovejoy above named, and have no hesitation in certifying that their signatures, wherever they occur in these papers are genuine. They all sustain characters beyond suspicion even for honesty, uprightness and veracity. Aaron Jackson has been for a long time a Minister of the Gospel beyond reproach in the eyes of God or man as far as I have any knowledge. Moses Jackson in 1850 was the 1 st Selectman of Stark and had been one of the board for several years previously, was the Representative in the State Legislature from Stark in 1850 and 1852, and I unhesitatingly certify him to be as honest a man, as good a citizen, and as sustaining as high a character for honesty, integrity & veracity as any person within my acquaintance. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Coos County N.H. in 1852 or 1853—
I am personally acquainted with James W. Weeks, Judge of Probate, John W. Barney, Register of Probate, both of Lancaster, and Benj. a Whittmore a Justice of the Peace and Philip Groves a witness of Colebrook, all men above suspicion, and no doubt of the genuineness of their signatures wherever they occur in the papers. I am not personally acquainted with Ezra Horn of Stark, but understand him to be a man

standing high in his neighborhood. He was the Representative for Stark in 1853. I have no personal knowledge of John Massure of Northumberland, but understand him to be a worthy Blacksmith of trade and a practical Baptist Preacher. The other Horn , of this dilemma I have no knowledge of, he must have recently been appointed a Justice as will doubtless appear from the County Clerks or Secy. of States certificate, if the date of his appointment is specified.
Daniel Furbush one of the Heirs of Mrs Lucy Jackson, who appear as witnesses I believe, are very illiterate, ignorant but sterlingly honest and upright persons, too ignorant to impose upon any one and too honest to attempt it. I am well acquainted with Daniel and a more unsophisticated individual I never saw. I would refer to Col. Hildard of the House of Reps. or Genl. Pierce if my own reputation is called in question. I am but too well aware that all, who are or have been Pension Agents, jeopardize their characters for honesty & integrity by being such, and some times fail to receive at the hands of the servants of the people the ordinary civilities due gentlemen, from which imputation I am but too happy to see you exempt.
I have the Honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Serv.
J. M. Bedel
Clerk in Mr Comptroller's Office.

Marriage. —
Intentions dated October 25, 1775, Certificate of Town Clerk of Astoria, dated July 31, 1854. —
James Forbush was born in Astoria June 8, 1758 or Jan'y, 1758 Certificate of Town Clerk of Astoria No. 30, 1854
But one man of the name of James Forbush resided in the town of Astoria during the revolutionary war. —
Town Clerk's Certificate Octo. 6, 1854. —
Ebenezer Forbush, Date of death he
1837 July 7. Paid in advance for support of E. F. $5.00
" Dec. 19, " Funeral Expenses " 25.88
" Paid for making Coffin 2.00
Deposition of Moses Jackson first selectman of Stark in Coos Co. (Moses Jackson is the husband of Lucy Jackson)
Daniel Forbush, Lucy Jackson, Elvira Cole & Betsey Forbush certify that Ebenezer Forbush died July 15, 1837. — Aaron Jackson, says, Ebenezer died July 15, 1837, that he preached his funeral Sermon & the only children known to him to be living are Daniel Forbush of Dumas & Lucy Jackson of Stark &c.
Daniel Forbush & Lucy Jackson August 29, 1854 say their parents have told them that James Forbush was but seventeen years of age when he was married. —

Eunice Forbush widow of James at of July 4. 1836
Jerome, 1776 March as Dummer 6 days }
1777 August to Nov. Private 3. 14 " } Pte 3. 14
1779 Sept to Nov Corp 2. 4 " }
1780 Jan to Dec " 5. 2 " } Corp. 7. 6
Sarah Jackson July 17, 1854. - aged 56 years
Father was a native of the town of Acton Mass. Was 69 years old when he died. Her mother's maiden name was Eunice Brown. - Native of Concord Mass. Married in the year 1775 James Forbush died in the town of Dummer N.H. in the year 1826 or 7. Eunice his widow died July 15. 1837
Parents had eleven children. She and her brother Daniel are the only surviving children
James Forbush, must have been born in 1757 or 1758. If married in 1775 he could not have been but 18 or 19 years old. -
M rs Lovejoy August 29, 1854 57 years old
Says James Forbush was 5 feet 10 inches in height, light complexion, light hair & blue eyes. That he died on or about the 20 th day of March 1827.
See description List Jan 7. 15. 1780 from Acton where he is called 22 years of age. Born in 1758. -
Philip Grasps & Francis Grasps Sept. 18. 1854.
Say James Forbush, died at the home of his son Daniel, & that they have no doubt whatever that he was sixty nine years & some months old at the time of his death, that he died on or about March 20, 1827. -
Certificate upon Johnstone. J. Forbush died March 20, 1827 NE 69.

Payment to be made at Concord by George Winot Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
New Hampshire
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 2. Vol- ume 2. Page 337. by
G. T. Gelly Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 14 th July 1836, Eunice Forbush, deceased, widow of James Forbush, who was a private, drummer and corporal in the Revolution was entitled to a pension and having died on the 15 th July 1837, her only surviving children Daniel Forbush, and Lucy Jackson are entitled to the amount at the rate of Thirty Seven dollars, per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and ending 15 th July 1837, when she died.
Payable to Daniel Forbush, administrator,
Given at the Department of the Interior, this first day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Sec
Examined and Countersigned. }
S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

I Jonathan Leavitt of Drummer in the County of Coos, State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I knew James Forbush late of Drummer in said County deceased and that the stones now at his grave have stood there over twenty years.
Jonathan Leavitt
Subscribed and sworn to on this seventeenth day of October 1854 before me. And I certify that the said Jonathan Leavitt is known to me to be a credible witness
Ezra H. Horn Justice of the Peace
(No 4)

(Private & Confidential)
Pension Office November 24, 1854,
Sir:
I will be obliged, if you will inform me as to the general reputation of Aaron Jackson, who is represented to be a resident of your town and county, and also whether he is married, and if so, who he married and who are his children. As the information is deemed important by this Department, I have respectfully to request that you will communicate it, as early as practicable and regard this communication as strictly confidential.
Very Respectfully Your Ob't Serv't
J P Waldo Commissioner
To the Post Master At Coos Stark, Coos Co Stark Co. N. Hampshire

Coe Post Office Coe County MN
Mr. Waldo Sir
The enclosed document was received at this office and opened by me — There is no County of Stearns in this State, and no other Office by the name of Coe excepting this — The direction undoubtedly should be
Stearns (Office)
Coe County
MN
Respectfully Yours
Alb. Holmes
Postmaster

Concord N.H. March 8 th 1855-
Sir
I herewith return the Pension Certificate issued to the heirs of Eunice Forbush for correction.
In this certificate it is stated that the pension is payable to Daniel Forbush , Administrator.
By reference to the evidence filed in this case you will find that Moses Jackson is Administrator & not Daniel Forbush .
Very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t
L. D. Stevens.

(Private & Confidential)
Pension Office,
November 21 st 1854.
Sir:
I will be obliged, if you will inform me as to the general reputation of Aaron Jackson, who is represented to be a resident of your town and County, and also whether he is married, and if so, who he married and who are his children — As the information is deemed important by this department, I have respectfully to request that you will communicate it, as early as practicable and regard this communication as strictly Confidential —
Very respectfully Your Obt Servt
Commissioner.
To the Post Master. Dart, Coos Co N. Hampshire.

Concord N.H. Jan'y. 27. 1855.
Sir
I herewith forward affidavits in support of the claim of Eunice Forbes widow of James, for pension under the Act of July 4 1836.
Have Very Respectfully Your Obed Servt
L D Stevens
Hon L P Waldo Comm'r of Pensions Washington D.C.

James Forbush of active Mass.
2 months & 10 days, known to Corp. & Deacons $17.10
8 " do 16 do " Private 56.89
h / 73.99 37. —
January 31. 1855
Samuel Lord.

We Philip Grapes and Francis both of Colebrook in the County of Coos & State of New Hampshire testify and say that we were near neighbors of James Forbush late of Dunsmore in said County deceased at the time of his death and were present at his funeral: that he died at the house of his son Daniel Forbush and that we have no doubt whatever that said James Forbush was sixty nine years and some months old at the date of his death: that he died on or about the twentieth day of March in the year 1827: that they heard his age stated at the time of his death and it was a fact well known by them:
(No 2) Philip Grapes
(No 2) Francis Grapes
Subscribed and sworn to on this 18 th day of September 1854 before me; and I certify that the said Philip and Francis Grapes are known to me and are credible witnesses-
Benj o Whittmore Justice of the Peace. (No 2)

I John M Beckford of Drummer in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that I knew James Forbush late of Drummer in said County Deceased and that the stones at his Grave has been there for twenty years or over
John M Beckford
(M 1)
Subscribed and sworn to on this seventeenth day of October 1854 before me And I certify that the said John M Beckford is known to me to be a credible witness
Ezra Horn Justice of the Peace.
(M 1)

I John M. Bickford of Drummer in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I this day was at the Grave of James Forbush and saw on the stone erected at his grave. the following is a true copy of the inscriptions on the said stone
J. Forbush Died Mar. 20, 1824 Ae. 69 yrs
Drummer Sept. 22, 1854
John M. Bickford (No 2)
Coos County ss-
Subscribed and sworn to on this 22 September 1854, before me and I certify that the said John M Bickford is known to me and is a credible witness
Ebenezer Hovey Justice of the Peace (No 2)

Probate Office Lancaster N.H.
Augt 23 1854
I hereby certify that Moses Jackson of Stark in the County of Coos & State of N Hampshire has filed a Bond to the amount of one thousand dollars & has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Eunice Forbush late of Stark as appears of record.
John W. Barney Register of Probate for said County of Coos.

Brief in the case of Eunice Forbush widow of James Forbush 608 County and State of New Hampshire act of July 4. 1836
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Certificate of the Secretary of the State of Maine shows, from record a service by James Forbush of Acton Me. of 2 months & 10 days as a drummer & corporal and 8 months & 16 days as a private. Certificate of the town clerk of said Acton shows the marriage of James Forbush & Eunice Brown October 25, 1775; the birth of James Forbush in Acton June 8, 1758, and that the name of no other James Forbush appears of record during the revolutionary war.
Two witnesses testify that Forbush & wife removed from Acton to Stark in Coos County New Hampshire. Several witnesses testify to the copetition (If for increase.) of James as a revolutionary soldier.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Paul evidence is very satisfactory that James Forbush died in 1826, or 1827; and that Eunice remained his widow until her death which event occurred July 15, 1837. The only Moses Jackson children now living are Daniel Forbush and Lucy Nickerson. Daniel Forbush is administrator and has given a bond of one thousand dollars. - This case has been suspended for several weeks on account of the great dissimilarity of the signatures of some of the witnesses to different affidavits, but these discrepancies have been explained. -
Admitted for 2 months & 10 days service as Drummer & corporal at $7 3/4 a month & 8 months & 16 days as a private at $6 3/4 a month making $37 00. Certificate per order to Daniel Forbush administrator this case & the said Lucy Nickerson. Pension to widow March 4, 1831 at Name and residence of Agent and July 15, 1837 when Eunice died -
L. D. Stevens Esq Concord Me.
Examining Clerk. Examined & allowed By S. P. Merrill Clerk July 31, 1838